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Sparks' Plum and Parker Question WNBA Leadership Amid Success

10/21/2025

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Story summary

Kelsey Plum and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks voiced concerns about WNBA leadership under Cathy Engelbert after Napheesa Collier's critique, noting differences with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Kelsey Plum emphasized the importance of Cathy Engelbert's communication style.
Candace Parker also expressed concerns about the leadership.
The Los Angeles Sparks finished 21-23, their best season since 2019.

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Story summary

Kelsey Plum and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks voiced concerns about WNBA leadership under Cathy Engelbert after Napheesa Collier's critique, noting differences with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Kelsey Plum emphasized the importance of Cathy Engelbert's communication style.
Candace Parker also expressed concerns about the leadership.
The Los Angeles Sparks finished 21-23, their best season since 2019.